Marcellus Shale and Natural Gas Well Development

Regulatory


Project Review Regulations and Project Fee Schedule

Forms and Applications (includes Approval by Rule procedures)

Standard Docket Conditions for Gas Wells
September 11, 2008 Commission Meeting
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania

Projects Scheduled for Action
September 11, 2008 Commission Meeting
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania

Notice of Determination for Natural Gas Well Development Projects (Revised October 8, 2008)

Letter Outlining the Substance of the October 8, 2008 Revisions to the Notice of Determination

Proposed Rulemaking: Natural Gas Well Development Projects

The proposed revisions are open for public comment through October 31. Written comments can be submitted on or before October 31, 2008 to Richard Cairo, General Counsel, Susquehanna River Basin Commission, 1721 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17102, Phone: (717) 238-0423, ext 306, Fax: (717) 238-2436, E-Mail rcairo@srbc.net.

In conjunction with the public comment period, SRBC has scheduled two public hearings to explain the proposed regulatory changes and to receive public testimony. The hearings will be held on:

  • October 21, 7:00 p.m., Lycoming College, Academic Center, Lecture Hall Room D001, Mulberry St., Williamsport, Pa.
  • October 22, 7:00 p.m., Binghamton University, SUNY, Lecture Hall Complex, Lecture Hall 1, Route 434 (Vestal Parkway East), Binghamton, N.Y.

  • Persons planning to present oral testimony at a public hearing should provide prior notice, if possible, to Richard Cairo.

SRBC Resources


SRBC's Marcellus Shale and Gas Well Drilling Presentations*

September 30, 2008 SRBC Testimony Before PA House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee

Gas Well Drilling Update - Commision Meeting (9/11/08)

Marcellus Shale Occurence in the
Susquehanna River Basin


Download PDF Map

Related Press Releases

September 22, 2008
SRBC TO CONDUCT HEARINGS ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO STREAMLINE REVIEW OF NATURAL GAS WELL DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS, PROTECT WATER RESOURCES

August 15, 2008
SRBC TO REQUIRE ALL NATURAL GAS WELL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN THE SUSQUEHANNA BASIN TO OBTAIN PRIOR APPROVAL REGARDLESS OF AMOUNT OF WATER USED


June 6, 2008
SRBC NOTIFIES 23 COMPANIES THAT WATER USED FOR DEVELOPING NATURAL GAS WELLS IN SUSQUEHANNA BASIN NEEDS APPROVAL

Related Links


Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP)
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)
Article: Marcellus Shale - Appalachian Basin Natural Gas Play (Geology.com)



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